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Gaza, Iran, Lebanon: If ceasefires are in place, why do strikes continue?
International law sets rules for ceasefires, but who enforces them when violations continue? Three experts explain.
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UN: “100% of Gaza” should be for Palestinians
United Nations spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said “100% of Gaza” should belong to Palestinians.
Published On 29 May 2026
Israel, Russia among new additions on UN sexual violence ‘blacklist’
New report says nearly 10,000 cases of conflict-related sexual violence were recorded worldwide last year.
UN ‘adds Israel to blacklist’ for conflict-related sexual violence
Israeli ambassador to the UN says Tel Aviv will cut ties with UN chief Antonio Guterres over the upcoming report.
Hottest year on record almost certain to occur by end of 2030, UN warns
Warning comes as Western Europe experiences a heatwave, with temperatures reaching highs not expected until the summer.
US returns Palestinian rights expert Francesca Albanese to sanctions list
Trump administration has sought to pressure international officials who scrutinise reported abuses by Israeli forces.
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UN chief ‘deeply concerned’ by Moscow plan for Kyiv strikes
UN Secretary-General Guterres said he was “deeply concerned” after Russia announced plans to strike Ukraine.
Published On 27 May 2026
Russia slams US for not granting visa to diplomat for UN meeting
Moscow’s envoy accuses Washington of failing to honour commitments under the 1947 UN Headquarters Agreement.
Senegal PM slams West’s ‘homosexual tyranny’, defends LGBTQ crackdown
Human rights groups have criticised the government’s legislation targeting same-sex relationships.
Board of Peace envoy warns ‘permanent’ Gaza divide under current status quo
UN Security Council urged to press for Israeli obligations and Hamas disarmament under Gaza ‘ceasefire’ roadmap.
Top UN court rules workers’ right to strike ‘protected’ in key treaty
The nonbinding ruling is expected to be hailed as a victory by workers’ groups and influence global labour relations.
